53yr old grandmother here....NAILED IT!! Thank you for this video. I called a nearby auto shop -$80.00 just for labor! So I did it myself, with your guidance!
+Janice Crisp Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
6:09 figure out how many wrong ways there is of doin' it without tryin' 'em all. look closer lol. Just giggin ya. Ah the wonders of magical editing! Thank y'all for the multitude of videos you've put on here! Very helpful for us dinosaur riders.
It literally took me longer to unscrew the Diamond plate tailgate cover then it did to replace the handle and rods on my 96 Chevy. The Parts were a perfect match. 1A Auto you guys have a Customer. I will be ordering from you guys again. After inspecting my old parts. I'm glad I ordered a new handle. that was the problem. It's definitely worth getting both.
+edbigtruck Thank you for the great reply! We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
How do you keep the latch rods from fallingoff and into bottom of tailagte while installing,,,seems there should be some type of retainer where the rod attaches to latch assembly,,today to tried installing and one of the rods fell inside of tailgate and i cant find it..i can hear it but cant see it,
Wow looks easy...but anything that looks easy...usually isnt...but..this is the most informative video. Will check my local 1a auto store tomortow to see if they have everything i need. .the latch i may need from chebrolet
1996 chevy c1500 here -- my tailgate that was stuck up position - i tried flat blade and hammer, twisted a 2' flat blade, & tried bending a drywall spade to reach latch inside -- but couldn't get leverage. in the end the lock was mostly siezed against its channel. i sprayed it down with cleaner and lubricant and used 2 pry bars to give a little room from the inside of the bed -- the tailgate has some give in it each way so it did not bend but i did lightly scratch the inside corner of the tailgate, a rag underneath would've helped. i hammered the smaller pry bar to make contact w/ the latch and force it in -- it released it. only my plastic clip had broken, it likely was original and when the tailgate was siezed one day it popped off -- save yourself some time and do not remove handle unless you have to. i could get my rods and clips in without all the extra fuss of getting the handle out -- if yours is stuck i hope this helps. could not find a thing on the internet. once you replace keep it lubed with white lithium grease where plastic meets metal and the latch mechanism itself and it will last a lot longer.
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I have a 95 silverado,,bought a new latch assembly kit for the tailgate,,problem is they didnt come with bolts,,,what size are they or where can i buy them,,,
Very clear concise easy to follow instructions showing all the parts necessary to do this job... you guys make exceptional instructional videos! 👍 Do you ship to Canada?
I have a 1987 brand new Ford tailgate. I want to mount it on my garage wall, (walls are sheetrocked) and be able to ""open"" it to sit on like a bench. How do I do it??? Kathy
The problem with my 96 K1500 is the latch chisel end rods won't pop back out to close and hold 'gate in position. Presently have visegrip in driver side door pocket to grab and lever out the left side chisel end which also pops out the right side at same time. Have tried blaster lubricant which works for a couple open/closures. Haven't tried soaking the interior with wd-40 yet. Presumably latch rod mech' is rusty somewheres.
Found another 1A-Vid' that also hi-lited probably that the probable 'latch rods pivot joint is aging out / sticking ! So time to actually remove the cover plate, interior rubber liner and more bolts, as the vid host proceeds thru, tah have a look, ..... interim blow-in some '40 vs blaster'. :-)
Buy a Kit that replaces ALL the parts inside the tail gate. I replaced the handle/release, after it didn't open anymore. that lasted about 18 months. then it got wore out. the springs that the latch uses get stiff over the years and cause most of the troubles here. use some masking tape to hold the rod on the latch assembly. it will keep it from falling off. good luck
What do you do if the tailgate is closed and it seems that the rod isn’t opening the tailgate. What do I do now to open the tailgate to change the tods.
+James Dawson You may be able to pry the tailgate down and get to it that way. You can also take a look further on RUclips to see if anyone else documented their issue and how it was resolved.
My tailgate is a obs 99 k1500 5.7L. It has no access panels into the tailgate interior and the rods fell off my latches by the tailgate. I cant move the latches with a screwdriver to wedge it open either. Please make a response to help
Mine did the same. Try using thumb and fore finger and go under the handle and pinch the rod end together. If not try the screwdriver method as in the video.
You installed the rods backwards when you actually showed it on camera, then fixed them when you went to put them in...... You put them through the bottom of the latch, not the top
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53yr old grandmother here....NAILED IT!! Thank you for this video. I called a nearby auto shop -$80.00 just for labor! So I did it myself, with your guidance!
+Janice Crisp Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
Love the fact that they make videos that continue to help me understand and explore more and more parts of my truck. Thank you 🙏
6:09 figure out how many wrong ways there is of doin' it without tryin' 'em all. look closer lol. Just giggin ya. Ah the wonders of magical editing!
Thank y'all for the multitude of videos you've put on here! Very helpful for us dinosaur riders.
It literally took me longer to unscrew the Diamond plate tailgate cover then it did to replace the handle and rods on my 96 Chevy.
The Parts were a perfect match. 1A Auto you guys have a Customer. I will be ordering from you guys again.
After inspecting my old parts. I'm glad I ordered a new handle. that was the problem. It's definitely worth getting both.
+edbigtruck Thank you for the great reply! We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
How do you keep the latch rods from fallingoff and into bottom of tailagte while installing,,,seems there should be some type of retainer where the rod attaches to latch assembly,,today to tried installing and one of the rods fell inside of tailgate and i cant find it..i can hear it but cant see it,
Dam. Thanks a lot, You just saved me some cash and time.
Wow looks easy...but anything that looks easy...usually isnt...but..this is the most informative video. Will check my local 1a auto store tomortow to see if they have everything i need. .the latch i may need from chebrolet
1996 chevy c1500 here -- my tailgate that was stuck up position - i tried flat blade and hammer, twisted a 2' flat blade, & tried bending a drywall spade to reach latch inside -- but couldn't get leverage. in the end the lock was mostly siezed against its channel. i sprayed it down with cleaner and lubricant and used 2 pry bars to give a little room from the inside of the bed -- the tailgate has some give in it each way so it did not bend but i did lightly scratch the inside corner of the tailgate, a rag underneath would've helped. i hammered the smaller pry bar to make contact w/ the latch and force it in -- it released it.
only my plastic clip had broken, it likely was original and when the tailgate was siezed one day it popped off -- save yourself some time and do not remove handle unless you have to. i could get my rods and clips in without all the extra fuss of getting the handle out -- if yours is stuck i hope this helps. could not find a thing on the internet. once you replace keep it lubed with white lithium grease where plastic meets metal and the latch mechanism itself and it will last a lot longer.
Thank you, Thank you! Looked quite a while before I found this - got the tailgate fixed thanks to you!
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YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME! Thanks for the help with another successful repair!
+Anthony Flemings Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
I have a 95 silverado,,bought a new latch assembly kit for the tailgate,,problem is they didnt come with bolts,,,what size are they or where can i buy them,,,
Awesome video! Detailed instructions. Much appreciated!
My tailgate has the metal folding arms, would I be able to switch to the cables? What all would I need to change them out? Thanks!
those little plastic snaps is there a left one and right bc mine that came are the same
WHERE CAN I BUY THE BOLTS FOR THE LATCH ON BOTH ENDS OF TAILGATE..BOUGHT NEW ONES BUT DIDNT COME WITH BOLTS,,WHAT SIZE ARE THEY
Thank you. Will be ordering. Keep up the good work.
+Eddie Tristan Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com
Do you have the same video for a 99-07 Silverado? I need to do the big hardware replacement...rods and all, but I want a little guidance.
Thanks so much for this video you saved me a lot of time
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Very clear concise easy to follow instructions showing all the parts necessary to do this job... you guys make exceptional instructional videos! 👍 Do you ship to Canada?
+Don_ECHOguy Thanks for checking us out. We do ship to Canada! Shop here for high quality auto parts: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
Wow.... wouldn't have thought it was that simple..... looks like money in my pockets..... good job ...
Thank you for the feedback! +Matthew Younger
I have a 1987 brand new Ford tailgate. I want to mount it on my garage wall, (walls are
sheetrocked) and be able to ""open"" it to sit on like a bench. How do I do it???
Kathy
+Kathy L Byers Thank you for your question. We do not have any how-to videos that would assist you with this. I would continue looking on RUclips.
how do i open the tailgate if the rod is broken while the gate is shut
The problem with my 96 K1500 is the latch chisel end rods won't pop back out to close and hold 'gate in position.
Presently have visegrip in driver side door pocket to grab and lever out the left side chisel end which also pops out the right side at same time.
Have tried blaster lubricant which works for a couple open/closures. Haven't tried soaking the interior with wd-40 yet. Presumably latch rod mech' is rusty somewheres.
Found another 1A-Vid' that also hi-lited probably that the probable 'latch rods pivot joint is aging out / sticking !
So time to actually remove the cover plate, interior rubber liner and more bolts, as the vid host proceeds thru, tah have a look, ..... interim blow-in some '40 vs blaster'. :-)
I can’t get my bezel out it’s stuck at the top what should I do
I pried them over and pried them over and than my rod snapped now it is stucked close and i dont have the rod connecting to anything
What was that bro...send it...you got it bro...full send bro 😎😎😎
Buy a Kit that replaces ALL the parts inside the tail gate. I replaced the handle/release, after it didn't open anymore. that lasted about 18 months. then it got wore out. the springs that the latch uses get stiff over the years and cause most of the troubles here. use some masking tape to hold the rod on the latch assembly. it will keep it from falling off. good luck
Mine is stuck closed how do I open it
What do you do if the tailgate is closed and it seems that the rod isn’t opening the tailgate. What do I do now to open the tailgate to change the tods.
+James Dawson You may be able to pry the tailgate down and get to it that way. You can also take a look further on RUclips to see if anyone else documented their issue and how it was resolved.
How do I open my tailgate when my rods fell off the latches by the tailights
+Justin Kendall
My tailgate is a obs 99 k1500 5.7L. It has no access panels into the tailgate interior and the rods fell off my latches by the tailgate. I cant move the latches with a screwdriver to wedge it open either. Please make a response to help
My plastic tabs broke but my problem is my tailgate is closed but I can't open the tailgate to do this repair
What about a 88-94 stepside tailgate? I cant find anything repair wise for these
+Edgar E. B. We do not have a video for this repair right now, but we'll keep this request in mind for a future video! 1AAuto.com
@@1AAuto oh ok! Ima keep a lookout for that video since i want to repair my latch system on my stepside
+Edgar E. B. Thanks for checking us out!
Huge help thanks guys!
Good video. Just what I needed to know!
Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com +Randy Kenyon
Mine is missing a rod. Can't get it open
Thanks you saved me some money this helped a lot
My tailgate won't unlock to open it. How do i get it to open? I ordered your rod set.
Mine did the same. Try using thumb and fore finger and go under the handle and pinch the rod end together. If not try the screwdriver method as in the video.
Extremely well done video.
now do a video of how to get the tailgate open when the rods have come off the latches
I really don't see how the rods could come loose from the latches. How about YOU make a video of that?
Having the same problem rn just I boot the the handle and you’ll get to the rods
@@DS-ss396 just happened to me. not sure how i can get the latch rod reattached to the latch while its in the closed position.
Great video! Your warehouse is 5 min away from me, do you allow for pickup or is it shipping only?
+Michael Robinson Thank you for contacting us. We are currently mail order only. We do include free shipping as well. Thank you for asking. 1aauto.com
My 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 tailgate latches are totally different...
My issue isn't about opening the tailgate, it's about closing it. The latches got stuck inside and won't come out so that the tailgate can close :/
you installed the plastic clip in upside down...its supposed to come over the top of the rod to clip so it doesn't slip off/down =)
Thanks it help me just to get mine open
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Someone hit me up with the kit part number, please. I need the two rods, the latch opening part.
+Charlie Wilson We carry the rods shown in the video here: www.1aauto.com/tailgate-latch-rod-pair/i/1abtg00024?RUclips&CTA+Comment&TSVvSLKhg
From the looks of that handle. May wanna replace the hardware 🤔
+Luke Hammer Thanks for the feedback!
My 94 strpside has bars not cables
It was a good instructional video, but you should have showed the tailgate working properly.
+Lee Baker Thanks! We'll make a note of it to show proper functionality at the end of the video!
I'm guessing this works for Chevy too, right?
+EDC Denveys It should be the same process
That helps
Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com +Mike Michaels
You installed the rods backwards when you actually showed it on camera, then fixed them when you went to put them in...... You put them through the bottom of the latch, not the top
I have a 69 can't open the teal gate
I have to do this job.